A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8791757 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 92894752 epoch_slot_no: 273952 block_no: 8791580 slot_leader_id: 7046600 size: 70011 time: 2023-05-19 01:50:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81b77a28ddcf1083964cf146b765e0c07cb0ef5d1e0a13e66e6c347f1b5fc841Block Operator
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